Well, we have started our work in the new Congress, now under Kevin McCarthy's leadership, and I have to tell you... it is not looking good.
Read more to see the first actions taken by the new Republican majority...
READ MOREFifty years ago today, the Supreme Court stood up for reproductive freedom in their historic decision, Roe v. Wade.
But instead of celebrating that milestone, I am gravely concerned about the future of safe and legal abortions across America in the wake of the Dobbs decision that struck down Roe.
READ MOREOver the last two years under Democratic majorities, Congressional Democrats and President Biden delivered for the American people.
And Democrats came back to Washington, D.C. this year prepared to build on our successes.
So as House Republicans continue to try to elect a Speaker, we wait to govern.
Here is my bottom line:
READ MORERick Larsen represents Washington state's 2nd Congressional District. Rick was born and raised in Northwest Washington, and his family has called this region home for more than 100 years.
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